Smile Again

2010·Show
159Episodes in1Season·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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Smile Again fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Raised in America by his mentally handicapped mother Anna, Dong Hae dreams of traveling to Korea to propose to the woman he loves.. After qualifying for a speed skating competition, he smuggles his mother to Korea with him, but his undying devotion to her soon begins causing him problems. Finally reconnecting with his lost love Saewa, Dong Hae finds his affections divided when things don’t work out as he planned in this award-winning daily drama.
Korean Daily DramaFamily SagaRomantic EntanglementsEmotional JourneyOvercoming AdversityHeartwarming MomentsCharacter-DrivenContemporary Korean LifeMelodramatic

Crew

Directed by:
Mo Wan-il, Kim Myung-wook

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Smile Again

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Where can I stream Smile Again legally?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

Smile Again is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Smile Again worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Smile Again rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Smile Again have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 159 episodes.

When did Smile Again air?

It ran from 2010 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Smile Again in?

KoreanEnglish

It was made in Korean, with some English. Produced in South Korea, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Smile Again?

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